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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on Act Two, Scene Two, who is the true misanthrope of the play?
(a) Acaste.
(b) Basque.
(c) Alceste.
(d) Celimene.

2. What do we learn that Alceste is dealing with in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) An unfair case brought against him in court.
(b) The loss of a large sum of money.
(c) A breakup.
(d) A death in the family.

3. Celimene tells her other guests that Arsinoe is ___________ of her.
(a) Bored.
(b) Making fun.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Sick and tired.

4. What is Acaste's response to Clitandre's questioning?
(a) Discusses previous time at court.
(b) Lists his best qualities.
(c) States he has enough friends.
(d) Proclaims his love.

5. In Act 1, Philinte meets a man on the street who hugs him and acts like his best friend. What is embarrassing about this situation?
(a) Philinte does not like the man.
(b) Philinte does not like to be hugged.
(c) Philinte cannot remember the man's name.
(d) Men should not hug each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alceste's threat to leave if Celimene does not do what he wants can best be described as what?

2. What does Clitandre ask Acaste?

3. Oronte asks Alceste to critique what?

4. Before Arsinoé arrives, who is just gossiping about her?

5. While discussing Alceste's criticism of Oronte's sonnet, what question does Philinte ask of Alceste?

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